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The rule makes sense. Why would you let more than 3 classes out into the yard at once? That would be madness

Start a boycott.

Andres-Vander wrote:

undefeatedgames wrote:

Andres-Vander wrote:

The rule makes sense. Why would you let more than 3 classes out into the yard at once? That would be madness

But was it madness before?

And why did they change the rule?

I take it that your yard isn't too big. 80 kids running around in a small space could get hurt

Yes your right

EDIT 400TH POST YAY 

Last edited by muppetds (2011-11-30 14:13:48)

maxskywalker wrote:

nightmarescratcher wrote:

imnotbob wrote:

Uhhhh... bob, are you a teacher?

I'm starting to think she is.

OK here we go
NO I LOST IT
I TYPED ALL THAT
;-;

maxskywalker wrote:

Good things like how they have you do homework the entire night That doesn't literally happen. And if it does (for the most part), turn off the TV, and music, and allow yourself a (short) brain break every hour or so.  It doesn't always work that way.  It would really just make things worse for meHow?, How about the forgetting to tell us about a project until the day before its due I said, "I admit, there will be hardships.  And the ends justify the means, right?  So said Machiavelli, among the most treacherous men in historyUm OK? I never learned about him., Good things like those? Important things to learn? When will I ever take a look at a sentence and say to myself whether its compound or complex? It's not that hard.  Uh, yeah, it is sometimes.  I won't go into describing how much trouble I had with 6th grade GrammarOnce the teacher says it enough, it's easy to remember~  When will I really ever need to know how to spell? Almost everything is typed now, and spell check is getting better and better. I mean the basic words are good to know, but words where the definition is shorter then the word itself? You can't always use a computer! All words are good to know, short definition or not.  I actually can't think of a time when you won't need computers, considering that by the time we're in college written letters will probably be as low tech as messengers running.  Though I do value good spelling.There are plenty of jobs that don't require a computer. And I value spelling, too.  Or how about math, When will I ever need to know how to solve an equation without finding the variable? You need math for every job. It's IMPORTANT School is made just to fill your head with random facts. Random facts? Random facts? How are those random facts?! You need to know this stuff!  Admittedly correct.  There are some applications for that.  But I'm willing to bet that most people don't remember what the heck a predicate nominative is by the time they major in English.  Why not teach us then, once we have need and have a chance of remembering.I think if teachers tried to keep the class calmer and get them to listen, kids could remember that stuff. And things that would actually be useful in life like programming aren't even considered by the school system to be taught.Yes, because programming is something you need to know, right? Wrong.  And foreign language is more important that programming, right?  Wrong.  I'm a few weeks away from finishing this app, which could be a nice profession someday.  Much easier than being a translator.Oh, foreign language is optional at my school. But there are SO MANY different programming languages. What if they don't teach the one that some people want to learn? Then they'll STILL be upset.

Last edited by imnotbob (2012-01-11 21:44:46)

We don't get recess in High School

catfan8 wrote:

Good things like how they have you do homework the entire night, How about the forgetting to tell us about a project until the day before its due, Goodthings like those? Important things to learn? When will I ever take a look at a sentence and say to myself whether its compound or complex? When will I really ever need to know how to spell? Almost everything is typed now, and spell check is getting better and better. I mean the basic words are good to know, but words where the definition is shorter then the word itself? Or how about math, When will I ever need to know how to solve an equation without finding the variable? School is made just to fill your head with random facts. And things that would actually be useful in life like programming aren't even considered by the school system to be taught.

Actually, math is basically the root of programming. In the beginning, everything seems pointless, but the reason they teach you that is that you need it for the important stuff. Take applied mathematics - it's basically exactly what it sounds like: mathematics you can use in the real world (well, if you have a job in a science related thing). Computer science basically relies on algebra - which includes finding an equation without knowing the variable - and algorithms (also math). What about physics (which, I should add, programmers should know plenty of for games and things)? Cryptography? Astronomy? There is SO much math if you want to get a job in basically any science.

Also, in certain high schools, they do teach Computer Sciences. I know because my sister is working on a project right now (well, not literally, but you know).

Additionally, about spell check. In an office environment, you need to communicate using typed notes sometimes, right? If you mess up on it (confusing they're with there, we're with were, etc.) you will look like a moron to anyone who knows better. And grammar, too. I'll admit it, a lot of the stuff in English is pretty useless and I forget all of it near instantly. But if you want to be a writer, they teach composition later in life (how to make you sound not like an idiot). And what if you need to fill in a resume (with accented e) or form by hand? You will not get a job that pays enough to live (and maybe not even one that doesn't) if you can't spell. And even on the internet, you need an at least reasonable degree of reading comprehension if you don't want to be know as "the nincompoop who can't read".

You know all those people that made Scratch? I guarantee that AT LEAST half of them (and hopefully more) were very good at math.

School is important. You just need to filter out the stupid things from the things you need to know.

Wow, that was long.

Last edited by luiysia (2012-01-11 23:08:09)

Wickimen wrote:

Paddle2See wrote:

That sounds very annoying.  Is it that they don't have room for more than 3 classes at a time on the playground? 

Maybe you should start bringing your own entertainment...not a laptop, but marbles and cards are a lot of fun.  Or maybe one of those folding cloth frisbees or a small rubber ball.  We never had supplied equipment when I was in school - so we brought our own.  Or just played various forms of tag.

That's a good idea--It irks me, though, at our elementary school we were low on basketballs and stuff and we weren't allowed to bring toys. We couldn't even play tag because we'd "get hurt".
Then in my last year there, we weren't allowed to stand around in groups talking. I have no idea why. I guess they thought we were conspiring against the school. We just had to play with the lame school equipment they had
I'm so glad I'm out of there
...This is more of a rant than anything else 

Oh, perhaps you didn't know that I almost got my nose broken and was almost killed by a harmless "ball"?

spongebob123 wrote:

Wickimen wrote:

Paddle2See wrote:

That sounds very annoying.  Is it that they don't have room for more than 3 classes at a time on the playground? 

Maybe you should start bringing your own entertainment...not a laptop, but marbles and cards are a lot of fun.  Or maybe one of those folding cloth frisbees or a small rubber ball.  We never had supplied equipment when I was in school - so we brought our own.  Or just played various forms of tag.

That's a good idea--It irks me, though, at our elementary school we were low on basketballs and stuff and we weren't allowed to bring toys. We couldn't even play tag because we'd "get hurt".
Then in my last year there, we weren't allowed to stand around in groups talking. I have no idea why. I guess they thought we were conspiring against the school. We just had to play with the lame school equipment they had
I'm so glad I'm out of there
...This is more of a rant than anything else 

Oh, perhaps you didn't know that I almost got my nose broken and was almost killed by a harmless "ball"?

Okay, I'm trying to remain inactive because the forums take up too much of my time, but I stopped by today, read this, and couldn't help but log in to respond
Dude! I'm talking about tag, okay? On the grass. That has nothing to do with what I said.

Last edited by Wickimen (2012-01-12 21:32:37)